Candidates that must attend and successfully complete the Indiana Law Enforcement Basic Training course for 15 weeks must do so within 1 year of the hiring date. This requires an initial commute to a training site for 1 week, as well as weekly stays at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield, Indiana for the remaining 14 weeks. The candidate will be paid while attending the Law Enforcement Academy.

Fitness Assessment will have 3 locations for candidates to choose to attend:

• June 10, Bloomington, Indiana
• June 17, Indianapolis, Indiana
• June 17, South Bend, Indiana

If you are currently certified as an active Tier I law enforcement officer or LETB equivalent, you may be exempt from the fitness assessment. Proof of Tier I certification may be requested to determine fitness assessment exemption.

IU POLICE DEPARTMENT (UA-PD-IUBLA)

Indiana University Public Safety pursues IU’s commitment to providing the greatest degree of safety for all members of the IU community, consistent with the university’s mission and environment, applicable legal and professional standards, and available resources. IU Public Safety directly oversees the IU Police Department , University Environmental Health and Safety , and Emergency Management and Continuity with a team of approximately 300 dedicated staff on a 24/7/365 operational basis across all campuses.

General Responsibilities

• Assists experienced patrol officers and other public safety staff as needed to gain field experience.
• Upon completion of training and attainment of certifications, demonstrates ability to independently patrol (solo patrol status).
• Completes all university and Indiana state law required training and receive necessary certifications to independently perform the duties and responsibilities of Patrol Officer - Intermediate.
  • Protects citizens' rights, property and persons; identifies and prevents criminal and delinquent behavior; maintains order and facilitates the safe, expeditious movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
  • Assists citizens, resolves conflict, maintains order, and deters crime; provides information to students, faculty, and staff regarding state, local, and federal law, as well as university policy and procedures.
  • Investigates complaints and accidents, documents information, maintains records, collects evidence, questions individuals, drafts and enters reports in the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS); enters information/reports/accidents/citations into all software systems and databases as required.
  • Issues citations and/or arrests law violators; prepares and serves civil processes; responds quickly to medical assistance calls, accidents, fires, disturbances, and breaches of law; administers aid as a first responder.
  • Provides security for buildings and university property; provides security and law enforcement presence for special events (commencement, athletic events, visiting dignitaries, cultural events, etc.).
  • Performs additional public safety/service duties as needed.
  
  

This position is posted at a Foundational Career Level but may be filled at another level depending on the candidate’s qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at another rank. Please see the qualifications listed below for each level.

Patrol Officer (Foundational)

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or GED.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) certification eligible.
• Attain firearms qualification within 1 year from date of hire.

Patrol Officer (Intermediate)

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or GED.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year of law enforcement experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) certified.
• Current firearms qualification upon date of hire.

Senior Patrol Officer (Intermediate)

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of law enforcement experience; OR
• Associate degree and 5 years of law enforcement experience; OR
• High school diploma or GED and 7 years of law enforcement experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• 1 specialty (FTO, Instructor, Leadership Academy, Detective).
• No performance issues.
• Current firearms qualification upon date of hire.

Master Patrol Officer (Mastery)

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of law enforcement experience; OR
• Associate degree and 13 years of law enforcement experience; OR
• High school diploma or GED and 15 years of law enforcement experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• 1 specialty (FTO, Instructor, Leadership Academy, Detective).
• No performance issues.
• Current firearms qualification upon date of hire.

Additional Qualifications for All Levels

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.
• ILEA (Indiana Law Enforcement Academy) eligible upon date of hire.
• Complete all required annual law enforcement training and attain required certifications as prescribed by Indiana state law and the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board (ILETB) within 1 year from date of hire.
• Attain university required certifications in CPR, AED, Blood Borne Pathogens, IDACS, etc. within 1 year from date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Proficient in communication skills.
• Promotes information sharing.
• Articulate and responsive to colleagues.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills.
• Assumes personal responsibility for actions.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
• Friendly and service-oriented.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Maintains composure under pressure.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Proactively approaches responsibilities.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• If not ILEA certified, ability to pass physical fitness standards.
• Ability to utilize technology including computers and word processing/email/database software systems.

The role frequently requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and communicate effectively. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the working environment; handle or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; ascend/descend ladders or stairs; position self to move at lower levels; and discern scents. The role requires the ability to lift and/or move more than 165 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and detect how far away an object is. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

This position is also open to those candidates that are currently police officers certified by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board.

Bloomington, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana

New Albany, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana

Patrol Officer (Foundational) will have an annualized salary of $47,216

Patrol Officer (Intermediate) will have an annualized salary of $52,166

Patrol Officer Senior (Intermediate) will have an annualized salary of $58,302

Patrol Officer Master (Mastery) will have an annualized salary of $64,126

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Legal, Safety, & Protection

Job Family: Public Safety

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

New employees will be provided with information regarding Indiana University's COVID-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemption. To learn more, view our COVID-19 vaccine information page.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.

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